First published Oct 31, 2026, 4:35:17 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 6:50:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Sulawesi Utara

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Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 12:45 to 14:30 WITA on 31 October 2026 in parts of Sulawesi Utara, especially Maesaan and Pineleng. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

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Oct 31, 2026, 4:32 AM UTC
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 12:45 to 14:30 WITA on 31 October 2026 in parts of Sulawesi Utara, especially Maesaan and Pineleng. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Sulawesi UtaraBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics
Indonesia BMKG Weather Alerts Thunderstorm This Afternoon in Sulawesi UtaraBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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